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Show WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER - 10, 1999 c THE SUN 5 Feature BSA aims for peace, unity By Mona Pierce Copy Editor a:(a infowest.com Why get involved? ly- As we are bom into a world of sin, we are given many obstacles to overcome. Just as we are given obstacles we are given a power to help us achieve these deeds. This power cannot work without the key. The key of unity. Without diis power the obstacles seem impossible. With this power unleased, mountains could be stepping stones. Together, as one, we strive to reach higher Disturbing the gods and shaking the heavens, we remain victonous and await the challenges of the world with open arms." Eloquently, student Jayson Johnson defines the focus of the newest club on campus. BSA Black Student Associanon was created to bring unity within ourselves as black people," explains Jordan Haynes, president of the Black Student Association. Having a club is like starting a family, explained David Conway, member of BSA. "Its not about just one person, it's about a whole fami Adapting to a totally different environment is sometimes hard, but if my brother right here (Haynes) can be there for me and has got my then I got his back when I need it back for sure. Chandra Groves, adviser for BSA, said she was chosen for the position partly because she works for Dixie College and partly because she is Mulatto (half blaclchalf white). I understand where black people are coming from and their point of view ... as opposed to someone who's never been outside Utah have a harder time connecting with members. Groves is from Virginia. Connecting with one another hanging out and talking to others when problems arise is important explains Chandra Groves, adviser for BSA. Its nice to have a little community within the larger community- Theres no limit to BSA. Anyone is welcome to join and their roster includes black, y Polynesian, Caucasian, Native American Indian and Japanese I wanted to know about a different culture," explains Tadao Shibata, Japanese sophomore majoring in marketing. Building awareness of different cultures in the community is one of BSAs goals. Black people aren't just athletes," said Groves. We are also students who work in the community and do a lot of other things besides play sports." Lena Judee, director of the Multicultural Center at Dixie College believes, The problem with diversity is we just group people and expect them to function within the little cubby-hol- e that we create. In contrast, Judee believes the beauty of diversity is treating everyone individually and letting that person contribute according to whatever background, resources, talents, abilities and creativity that they have to offer BSA excels in this aspect. Current service projects include planting a tree by Nisson dorms and a recycling drive which is beneficial to the school and the planet," said Haynes. Reading to children at the Photo by Jessica Ames Peace and unity is the Black Student Associationss and Jordan Haynes believe keeping it real main goal. David Conway is knowing your own identity. February. and relax after our Rebels beat Snow and the College, said Haynes Pajama Jam began. Digitzz was packed Saturday get-ti- n night with an ethnic melting-po- t jiggy wit it to a universal landance. guage Hip-ho- p vibrations shook the floor as mist swirled overhead. PJ lava-lavafashions boxers, Promoting school spirit is definitely high on the list. We want to celebrate, have fun homemade sweats and slinky lingerie mirrored their individuality and cultural diversity. Washington County Library is also a priority. They used to have people read to them everyday, said Chrystal Johnson, BSA secretary. But they stopped, so we are going to read to them. Sneak peek of upcoming events include Human Rights Day in January and Black History Month in I 1 3 QJ IT d & na 5 rc QJ Oj C LL -- Nr tni BifpretfeoiiSaro' m V :BQi $5100) iliechnovt I Rf&vl B . vs-.- -. i i |